New Meds

Jul 30, 2012

I have recently been prescribed the following drugs for my HIV infection: Reyataz 300mg, Norvir 100mg, and Truvada. What is your overall opinion of this combo? Am I suppose to take the drugs all at one time or during different times of the day? I realize I should be asking my doctor these questions but currently have no insurance and have sought help from the state. Making contact with my doctor is next to impossible.

Response from Dr. Young

Hello and thanks for posting.

The regimen that you've been prescribed is a good one; it is one of several recommended regimens in current US treatment guidelines. All of the meds can be taken at the same time, once daily (with food, or right after a meal).

If you're short on the insurance, I'd suggest working with a case manager to ensure that you're fully accessing all of the programs that you might be eligible for, including patient assistance programs.

This forum is designed for educational purposes only, and experts are not rendering medical, mental health, legal or other professional advice or services. If you have or suspect you may have a medical, mental health, legal or other problem that requires advice, consult your own caregiver, attorney or other qualified professional.

Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither TheBody.com nor any advertiser is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.

The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 750 3rd Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.